GOY
Goy
Goy is a surname of English origin. The name is derived from the Old English word 'gā', meaning a triangular or wedge-shaped piece of land.
The Goy surname can be traced back to medieval times, and its bearers were often found in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire in Northern England. The name might have been used to describe someone who lived or worked on land with a distinctive shape or topography.
Over the centuries, families with the surname Goy have spread to different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond. Today, individuals with the surname Goy can be found in various professions and walks of life.
Like many other surnames, the origin and meaning of Goy have evolved over time. Genealogical research and historical records have helped to shed light on the diverse roots and branches of the Goy family tree.
There are approximately 698 people named Goy in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,718th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Goy.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Liam
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Simon
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Deborah
- Geraldine
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Julie
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Maureen
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Stephanie